Man's Place in Nature, and Other Essays

Thomas Henry Huxley, an eminent English biologist, was born on May 4, 1825, and became one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. As a staunch advocate of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, Huxley earned the nickname 'Darwin's Bulldog' for his tenacity in defending evolutionary biology against religious and scientific opposition. He significantly contributed to the acceptance o...